TOM THUMB OUTDONE.

Patea Mail, Volume X, Issue 1314, 27 February 1885, Page 2

TOM THUMB OUTDONE.

The midgets, or midges, as they are now called, all seem to gravitate towards Piccadilly Hall. The latest specimens are named respectively . the Princess Lottie and prince Midge, the one claiming to be ‘the smallest lady find the other the smallest gentleman in the world;; These,claims are invariably advanced, and in the present instance certainly seem allowable. Princess Lottie, we are told, was born in London, 4th . July, 1869, and she measured but six inches, and weighed less than one pound. She was then, as she is no.w,. beautifully proportioned. She walked at thirteen months, and displayed remarkable intelligence and activity at an early- period. The Princess- is a blonde, with blue eyes and delicate, refined, clean-cut features. She knows no fear, and stands fearlessly when on .the hand of the lecturer, at every reception. The Princess, we are fbldj has not perceptibly increased in size or weight since' fier first year. She is now in her fourteenth year, 20in in height, and her actual present weight is 6!b. P.-ince Midge was born in Liverpool, 14th January, 1868, of Italian parents. He stands 2lin in height, and weighs 9£lb. The Prince is perfectly propoftional~a perfect gentleman in miniature. In company with these Lilliputians -are v Miss Jennie Worgen. “the midge-housewife,” nineteen years old, and only 25in in height, and General Tot, eighteen and a-half years old, and 30in in height. The most interesting feature' of the entertainment is the promenade by the Prince and Princess, the little lady shaking hands with the visitors and saluting everyone with a gracious “ How d’ye do ?” Prince Midge can sing and dance, and General Tot, with a really powerful voice, wins applause by singing, in character, such songs as “Hearts of Oak,” “Scotch Lassie Jean,” “ Good-by, Bridget.” The General is full of confidence and assurance, and may be called quite a saucy young rascal.